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Access key scheme

Access keys let you navigate around a website without using a mouse. You may find them a convenient way to move round the site without having to move your mouse at all.

Access keys and how to use them

Unfortunately, different browsers use access keys in different ways. In general you need to hold down a key or two, and then press the access key you want.

Browsers for PCs

Firefox 2: Hold down the SHIFT key and the ALT key and then press the number of the access keyFirefox 1.5 for PCs: Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access keyOpera 9: Hold SHIFT and the ESC key and the list of access keys will appear.Internet Explorer 5+: Hold down the ALT key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press ENTERInternet Explorer 4: Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access keyNetscape 7: Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access keyNetscape 6+: Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access keyNetscape earlier versions: Access keys are not supported

Browsers for Macs

Firefox 2: Hold down the SHIFT key and the ALT key and then press the number of the access keyFirefox 1.5: Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access keySafari: Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access keyOpera 9: Hold SHIFT and the ESC key and the list of access keys will appear.Internet Explorer 5+: Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access keyInternet Explorer 4.5: Access keys are not supported